5 Best Walks in Warwickshire

Warwickshire is one of the UK’s most beautiful counties, so what better way to explore it than to go for a nice long walk in the countryside? Perhaps you want to get into better shape or want to get out of town to enjoy some fresh countryside air - there’s no better place to do it than walking through the breathtaking Coventry and Warwickshire countryside.

Nailcote Hall is situated in the heart of Warwickshire, so we’ve got a great knowledge of the local area and county, and whilst walking opportunities are abundant, these are the best Warwickshire walks that the county has to offer!

Draycote Water Walking

Located just over half a mile west of Snitterfield, near

Stratford-upon-Avon (around 15 miles south of Nailcote Hall) lies the

Snitterfield Bushes nature reserve. The reserve provides some great Warwickshire

walking trails where you can regularly catch a glimpse of the local roe

and fallow deer.

For this Warwickshire walk, we highly recommend visiting in

either Spring or Autumn, when you’ll get to witness the most wonderful

colours of the plants and leaves. The Woodland is said to be home to

over 250 different species of plants, so visit in Spring if you want to

enjoy the exquisite primroses, purple orchids, and vibrant bluebells.

After your walk, we recommend dropping into the picturesque town of

Stratford-upon-Avon and enjoying a Shakespearean play or taking a browse

in the local shops.

Snitterfield Bushes

Located just over half a mile west of Snitterfield, near Stratford-upon-Avon (around 15 miles south of Nailcote Hall), lies the Snitterfield Bushes Nature Reserve. The reserve provides some great walking trails where you can regularly catch a glimpse of the local roe and fallow deer. With this location, we highly recommend visiting in either Spring or Autumn, where you’ll get to witness the most wonderful colours of the plants and leaves.

The Woodland is said to be home to over 250 different species of plants, so visit in Spring if you want to enjoy the exquisite primroses, purple orchids, and vibrant bluebells. After your Warwickshire walk, we recommend dropping into the picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon and enjoying a Shakespearean play or taking a browse in the local shops.

Clowes Wood and New Fallings Coppice

This one's for the lovers of Autumn woodland strolls. This mysterious woodland is located 14 miles west of Nailcote and is home to a mix of fantastic walking trails, trees, shrubs, ditches and streams. There is a lot to see here in terms of wildlife, with fifty species of birds breeding here each year, such as jay, chiffchaff and woodcock and all three woodpecker species.

The wooded area reserve is also home to badgers and red foxes, brown hares and many other animals, making it one of the best places to walk in Warwickshire for bird and nature enthusiasts. We highly recommend visiting in Autumn, as the leaves of the beech trees turn a rich golden brown colour - making for a spectacular walking environment.

The King Maker Walk

Take in amazing sights of the historic town of Warwick with the king-maker walk, located just 11 miles south of Nailcote Hall. This is a walk for everyone in the family and offers a great opportunity to visit one of the UK’s most famous castles - Warwick Castle. You begin this walk from the car park at Warwick Racecourse, where you take a stroll along the towpath of the Grand Union Canal to the River Avon. Keep walking, and you will eventually reach Castle Bridge and get a view of Warwick castle.

From the castle, you can take a trip into town and enjoy the rest of the historical sights and even do some shopping. From there, you make your return. We highly recommend this walk in Warwick for families who are looking for a great day out. It’s especially good during the summer months, although we suggest going on a weekday to avoid weekend crowds where the footpaths can sometimes get a little busy.

Nailcote Local Walks

Based in Balsall Common, Nailcote Hall is surrounded by a variety of local walks. For more information on our local walks, we suggest speaking to reception during your next stay, where we will be able to guide you further. Get in touch with Nailcote Hall and arrange your next stay with us today.